What’s in a name?

The Oxford Wildcats have been a force to be reckoned with in the Flint Metro League for more than 15 years. But soon that may come to an end. FML officials said the name may change, but the league’s composition (i.e. its member school districts) will stay the same. ‘We like the FML attachment,? said […]

‘Safe Walk to School Day’ at Clear Lake

As part of a grant received in May from the Governor’s Council, Clear Lake Elementary hosted a ‘Safe Walk to School Day? Oct. 12 for more than 200 students and parents. Clear Lake Principal James Schwarz said raising public awareness about physical fitness and student safety is one of the $3,000 community grant’s primary objectives. […]

State cuts hit township

Brandon Twp. – Since 2001 Brandon Township lost more than a quarter of a million dollars in state revenue and because of those cuts township office staff will have to scrimp on daily working materials. ‘Tell me that’s not devastating,? said Ron Lapp, township supervisor. ‘We’re not going to shut down operations, but we are […]

Parents key in success of local preschool co-op

Ortonville – One of the first major decisions to make as a parent is to filter through the day care daze. Who will care for your toddler as if he/she is their own child? Who will sing to him, tie his shoe, snuggle on mittens, or allow him to choose that favorite nap time book? […]

Village shares Main Street recognition

Brandon Twp – Ortonville will not go it alone when the time comes to work for a new Main Street. It’s a community project and the township was proud to receive the twin Main Street Certificate of Recognition, presented by Village Manager Paul Zelenak on Oct. 11. On behalf of the township, Supervisor Ron Lapp […]

Two homes, two fires

Brandon Twp. – Authorities said a house fire near Davison Lake Road was intentionally set on Wednesday and investigators are waiting to hear from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to take action. ‘The home on Liberty Lane is still under investigation, but the fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical source,? said […]

Village seeking some new signs

Ortonville-Village manager Paul Zelenak said the three-foot decorative banner will hang on the South Street lamp post for two weeks and invites comments from downtown visitors and members of the Downtown Development Association as to weather the banners should become permanent seasonal, or customized, fixtures. Zelenak said the banners could be hung to escort in […]

Harrison Hoe’s digging a new field

Brandon Twp. – Brian Harrison is a local excavator who’s digging his customers requests. With more than 25 years of excavation experience, Harrison Hoe, Inc. 1358 Ortonville Road, Ortonville owner Brian has expanded services with the recent purchase of a septic pump truck to add to the laundry list of earthy services. ‘I’m very flattered […]

Wojo’s Greenhouse masked display

Brandon Twp. – It’s a tradition that’s fun for everyone. For the employees of Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road the annual Halloween Display Contest invites friendly competition of creative ideas. ‘This is a fun contest,? said Lisa Kemmedy, landscape designer of perennials associate. ‘The contest gives us a fun chance to be creative in our […]

Ortonville snags Main Street designation

Ortonville – Thanks to the commitment of the entire community, Oakland County officials named Ortonville one of two ? Main Street? designations for 2004. On Sept. 22, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson awarded the Main Street community designation to Village Manager Paul Zelenak, Downtown Development President Robert Renchik, DDA members Mary Kassuba and David Bonner, […]

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